I really like my Arabian saddle, but there are so many small details I don´t want to do at the moment. So I decided to start a new western saddle. I found some pretty "corner plates" in a hobby store and some inspiring saddles online. The new saddle will be an undyed and with carvings decorated pleasure saddle for my Harley body.

The first steps were made on Tuesday.

And that is how my first saddle piece looks right now. I never made carvings before and used an old piece of leather to get some practice - and the results turned out.. hm.. okay. So carving the first saddle piece was a bit thrilling. But I think it turned out good. Not perfect, but good. Hopefully I will be able to show you the next pieces within the next few days.